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Golriz Ghahraman overseas as police investigate alleged shoplifting incident

Police are looking into report that MP shoplifted goods from clothes store.

'Rather unfortunate series of events': Auckland Council car seized by courts for unpaid speeding fine

A council staff member got a $110 speeding fine, never paid it; so courts seized the car.

Police hunt for man after pro-Palestine protester hit with metal rod

The incident occurred at a protest in Auckland yesterday evening.

Building consents show new apartments well down in November

Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.

Worker critically injured in Takanini incident involving shipping container

Emergency services were called to Rangi Rd at 9.41am, a police spokesperson said.

Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie

Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB

Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.

Who killed Jane Furlong? Baffling cold case still unsolved

Jane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.

China Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+

The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.

NZ's best rugby school revealed: Westlake and Southland Boys' snubbed

An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.

Manurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attack

A single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.

Watch: Close encounter - 10-year-old's shark shock on Hauraki Gulf

A spate of shark sightings and encounters have already made headlines this summer.

Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come

Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.

Juicy Fest: Promoter apologises for any trouble but said gang patches were banned

Hip-hop festival promoter hoped gang issues hadn't tarnished show's reputation.

Maggie Barry denies abusing Air NZ crew member

Air NZ says she stalled the flight by 40 minutes. She says it was a misunderstanding.

New boss, gambling probes for $1.3b gaming giant SkyCity

It's been 12 weeks now since the company said Michael Ahearne is going. Who's taking over?

Would you pay $95 for 24 pieces of sushi? What it's like in a tennis corporate box

The event is one tournament where you can dine and drink being courtside.

Charges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing it

The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.